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Nassell Family History

Nassell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Wassell, Cassell, Mansell, Hassel, Bissell

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Where is the Nassell family from?

You can see how Nassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nassell families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nassell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nassell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laboro was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nassell. 100% of Nassell men worked as a Laboro.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laboro
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Nassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Nassell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Nassell. For the veterans among your Nassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nassell

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